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Japanese American Social Services Inc

EIN 13-3093059 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To imporove the quality of life for people who are in needs, living in the New York metropolitan area as well as other areas by providing social services. (See Schedule O for continuation)

Income
$592,623
Spending
$556,176
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
24.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
15
Volunteers
14

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $163,734 spent. Hotline Program: The Hotline Program provides information and referral services for people of any age through phone, email, and in-person counseling concerning the folloging issues: Low-income, Legal, Health-related, Family, Labor, Disaster-related, Housing-related, Disability, Consumer-and money-related, and Others. In addition, crisis intervention, case assistance, advocacy, and companion services to court and other government agencies are provided as needed. The Hotline Program assisted 1,317 clients (806 non-senior clients and 511 senior clients). To assist them, a total of 8,586 contacts were made.
  2. $117,380 spent. Senior Program: In the fiscal year 2025, 455 senior members registered to the Senior Program. The program includes the following services: Case assistance, Friendly visits, Senior assurance call, Hospital escort services, Educational seminars, Social events, Distribution of free tickets to cultural events, Publication of newsletters and e-newsletters with information tailored to senior citizens. In addition, JASSI offers activities & events such as Monthly In-Person and Weekly Remote Gatherings (Tea Party) to create a safe place for seniors to promote social interaction and maintain social support network while seniors enjoy tea and conversation.
  3. $74,792 spent. Community Outreach Program: The Community Outreach Program aims to provide public education and to assist the public in obtaining information relative to JASSIs programs and/or activities by: Public relations via JASSIs semi-annual newsletters (JASSI REPORTS) by mail, e-newsletters, and social media (Facebook & Twitter), and community online bulletin boards; Up-to-date information on JASSIs website; and Workshops and seminars.
  4. $18,280 spent. Caregiver Program: The Caregiver Support Program provides services to those who care for people over 60 years old. The program includes Case management e.g., home care referrals, public benefits & entitlements assistance), Supportive counseling, Respite care, Supplemental services, and Support groups.
  5. (Continuation from Part III) JASSI provides services in both Japanese and English to people free of charge regardless of age or income, as they face problems with language barriers, cultural differences and differences in service systems.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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